Year: 2022
Conspiracy theories paint fraudulent reality of Jan. 6 riot
Spread by politicians, broadcast by cable news pundits and amplified by social media, the falsehoods are a stark reminder of how many Americans may no longer trust their own institutions or their own eyes.
Read MoreEU drafts plan to label gas and nuclear investments as green
By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop (Reuters) -The European Union has drawn up plans to label some natural gas and nuclear energy projects as “green” investments after a year-long battle between governments over which investments are truly climate-friendly. The European
Read MoreNew Year Brings More Canceled Flights for Air Travelers
For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By midmorning Saturday on the East Coast, more than 2,300 U.S. flights had been canceled, according to tracking service FlightAware. That
Read MoreIn New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is not the answer. “We must remind the Beijing authorities to not misjudge the situation and to prevent the internal
Read MoreNorth Korea’s Kim talks food not nukes for 2022
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un capped off his 10th year in power with a speech that made more mention of tractor factories and school uniforms than nuclear weapons or the United States, according to
Read MoreWith Omicron’s Rise, Americans Brace for Returning to School and Work – The New York Times
With Omicron’s Rise, Americans Brace for Returning to School and Work The New York Times San Antonio schools prepare for returning students in new year filled with new COVID-19 questions KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source Schools prepare to return after
Read MoreSatellite launch ‘legitimate’ scientific research, asserts Iran
the Iranian home-made Simorgh rocket carrying satellites lifts off at an undisclosed location in Iran. the rocket transported satellite research instruments to a height of 470 kilometres, a spokesperson for the Iranian Defence Ministry said. -/Iranian Defence Ministry via ZUMA
Read MoreViolence against women insults God, pope says in New Year’s speech
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis used his New Year’s message on Saturday to issue a clarion call for an end to violence against women, saying it was insulting to God. Francis, 85, celebrated a Mass in
Read MoreAt his funeral, Tutu is remembered for helping end apartheid and championing rights
“Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been our moral compass and national conscience,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a eulogy at Tutu’s state funeral on Saturday. (Image credit: Nic Bothma/Pool Photo via AP)
Read MoreUrgent Apple warning issued to 1.65BILLION iPad and iPhone users as privacy concerns mount – see if you are at risk
An urgent warning is issued for iPad and iPhone users due to looming privacy and security concerns. Apple developer Kosta Eleftheriou announced that the App Store is home to a number of illegal movie streaming services. Movie trailers and photo
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